Spencer Hawes

(in predicted order of finish) 1. Spurs 2013-14: 62-20. Coming: Kyle Anderson. Going: No one of significance. Despite all of their sustained success, the Spurs have never won back-to-back titles. In fact they never had reached the NBA Finals in consecutive years until last season. For them to win consecutive championships — and reach the NBA Finals for the third season in a row — small forward Kawhi Leonard must sustain the high level he showed while earning the MVP award in the 2014 Finals against the Heat. 2. Clippers 2013-14: 57-25. Coming: Owner Steve Ballmer, Spencer Hawes, Jordan Farmar, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Ekpe Udoh, C.J. Wilcox. Going: Owner Donald...

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(in predicted order of finish)
1. Spurs
2013-14: 62-20.
Coming: Kyle Anderson.
Going: No one of significance.
Despite all of their sustained success, the Spurs have never won back-to-back titles. In fact they never had reached the NBA Finals in...

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2....

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